Glenn Maxwell's record-breaking 201-run knock earns praise from Virat Kohli

In a spectacular display of cricketing prowess, Glenn Maxwell's remarkable performance led Australia to a semifinal spot in the World Cup as he scored an unbeaten 201 runs from 128 balls against Afghanistan. Overcoming cramps that hindered his ability to run between wickets and surviving two early catch attempts, Maxwell displayed extraordinary skill by hitting 21 fours and 10 sixes.

His final six not only took him to a double century but also secured Australia's victory with three wickets remaining. This incredible innings came at a crucial moment when Australia was struggling at 91-7 in response to Afghanistan's total of 291-5, effectively ending Afghanistan's hopes of reaching the semifinals.Virat Kohli, a star batter from India who also shares the dressing room with Maxwell in the Indian Premier League side Royal Challengers Bangalore, praised the Australian's astonishing performance.

Kohli took to his Instagram account, writing, "Only you could do this. Freak." Kohli has been a top performer in the 2023 World Cup, with two centuries and four fifties in eight matches, making him India's highest run-scorer in the tournament. Glenn Maxwell's historic 201* catapulted him into the sixth spot among the highest run-getters in the 2023 World Cup, with 397 runs in 7 games. Notably, his double century was the first by an Australian in the history of ODIs and the first by a non-opener in the format.